East Bayside in Portland in Cumberland County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)

Eastern Cemetery

Portland Freedom Trail

Photographed by James R. Murray, July 29, 2016

1. Eastern Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
The Eastern Cemetery is the resting place of some of Portland's noted abolitionist, who campaigned against slavery, provided safe-houses and assisted runaways on their journey to freedom.

Charlotte Thomas 1822-1920 • Sophia Ruby Manuel 1802-1875 • Elias Thomas 1772-1872 • Elizabeth Widgery Thomas 1779-1861 • Margaret P. Driver 1769-1853 • Christopher Christian Manuel 1781-1845 • George Ropes 1809-1842 • Jenett C. Pear Ruby 1805-1827

Erected by City of Portland Maine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.

Location. 43° 39.789′ N, 70° 15.064′ W. Marker is in Portland, Maine, in Cumberland County. It is in East Bayside. It is at the intersection of Congress Street and Mountfort Street, on the right on Congress Street. Marker is located outside the fence boundary for the Eastern Cemetery, along Congress Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 224 Congress Street, Portland ME 04101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Alonzo P. Stinson (here, next to this marker); Christopher Christian Manuel (a few steps from

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this marker); a different marker also named Eastern Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); War of Independence Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Coffin Boyd (within shouting distance of this marker); Reverend William I. Reese (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rear Admiral James Alden (about 300 feet away); Hallowed Spot Under the Old Pine Tree (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portland.

Photographed by James R. Murray, July 29, 2016

2. Eastern Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 29, 2016, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.